She moved from Thailand to the United States in 1991. She received her education in Michigan and graduated from high school in Pontiac, Mich. Five years ago she moved from Michigan to Sarcoxie, to make her home. She was a customer service agent for Aegis Communication in Joplin.

Services will be held from 8 a.m. Friday, March 29 until 12 noon Sunday, March 31 in McQueen Funeral Home, Wheaton. Burial will be at Newtonia Cemetery.